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FAQs

Please browse our list of frequently-asked questions below.


How to best buy a private jet?

The best approach for buying a private jet is the following:
  • Determine your flight requirements for your private jet including typical trip profile and passenger load.
  • Establish a budget for the private jet purchase as well as financing requirements.
  • Determine if you will charter the aircraft or only use for Part 91 operations.
  • How many hours will you fly annually?
  • Compare operational costs and cabins dimensions between target aircraft.
  • Once it is determined which aircraft best fits your budget and mission requirements, begin reviewing the market pricing and availability for both on-market and off-market worldwide to compare and contrast the key differences.
  • Review pricing trends and recent sale prices along with specs to base values.
  • Prepare a Letter of Intent (LOI).
  • Upon acceptance of the LOI buyer will wire refundable deposit with aircraft escrow company.
  • Hire aviation attorney and prepare Aircraft Purchase Agreement. Contract maintenance facility to preform pre-purchase inspection.
  • Based on finding from the pre-purchase inspection begin negotiation of squawk resolution.
  • Buyer accepts or rejects aircraft and closing is scheduled.
  • Review with tax attorney closing location to minimize tax implications.
  • Review import/export CofA as well as registration requirements.

What are the most popular private jets on the marketplace?

The most popular private jets/aircraft on the market today are:
  • Gulfstream
  • Hawker

Can you assist me in selling my own private plane or helicopter?

Yes, we can! Please click here to submit a request and we would be happy to assist you.